Last updated: July 07, 2026

Application No. 19/367,561

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

Priority

Oct 24, 2024 — provisional 63/711,421

Examiner

HUANG, GRACE

Art Unit

Tech Center

NIKE, Inc.

Assignee

Nike Inc.

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

This examiner grants 56% of cases after interview

— +57.4% interview lift. A telephonic interview to clarify the technical implementation could significantly improve the outcome.

Based on 385 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

HUANG, GRACE View full profile →

Grants 56% of resolved cases

Career Allowance Rate

215 granted / 385 resolved

-4.2% vs TC avg

Strong +57% interview lift

Without

With

+57.4%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 7m

Avg Prosecution

48 currently pending

Career history

445

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

0.5%

-39.5% vs TC avg

§103

79.6%

+39.6% vs TC avg

§102

3.9%

-36.1% vs TC avg

§112

9.2%

-30.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 385 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jul 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

Precedent Cases

Applications granted by this same examiner with similar technology

18/846,197

Patent 12660866

GARMENT WITH A SUPPORT STRUCTURE

1y 9m to grant Granted Jun 23, 2026

19/081,601

Patent 12648602

WETSUIT WITH A REAR MIDPORTION OPENING

1y 2m to grant Granted Jun 09, 2026

18/916,935

Patent 12628908

ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR WITH MULTIPLE DUROMETER OUTSOLE

1y 7m to grant Granted May 19, 2026

18/640,143

Patent 12595596

CORE SPUN YARN COMPRISING SHORT CELLULOSIC STAPLE FIBERS AND PROCESS FOR ITS PRODUCTION

1y 11m to grant Granted Apr 07, 2026

18/676,024

Patent 12575621

NECK GAITER

1y 9m to grant Granted Mar 17, 2026

Study what changed to get past this examiner. Based on 5 most recent grants.

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

56%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+57.4%)

2y 7m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 385 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.